Let your thoughts synchronize to the tune of the Universe and soon you’ll be sailing into the sunset.
Over the last week, for some reason, pink flamingos kept coming into my mind and I had no idea why.
These stunning birds make me think of powder white sand, caressing against azure blue waters, under the magnetic glow of the “golden” hour.
Pink flamingos bring this majestic beach scene to life. They represent ‘magical‘ for me.
I remember as a young child, I used to love listening to songs from the 70s and 80s. I would hide away in my bedroom, with a notepad and pen, and write down the lyrics from songs playing on the radio – music that touched me emotionally in someway.
Back then, it wasn’t as easy as it is today, where we can access a song and its lyrics, instantly from Google.
It would take me hours to complete this process. I’d have to record the song from the radio or TV, using a blank tape in a tape recorder – then continously play, pause, rewind and replay the song, just to get the lyrics right. May I just say, often I’d get the words wrong and found this out, to my huge dissappointment, many years later. Hee Hee!
It was truly worth the time consuming process, for as soon as I had those full lyrics, I would then sing that song until my heart’s content.
There was something about those songs from the 80s, that connected to me so deeply – I was hooked!
It will come as no surprise, my secret dream job as a child, was to be a songwriter – but those types of dreams were laughed at back in my day – hence I kept it a secret and became a Human Resources Consultant and Executive Coach – not even close!
So where does all this relate to the pink flamingo thoughts?
I was watching some “positive” thinking videos on TikTok, looking for inspiration for my own TikTok creations. I started to hone in on the background music being played in some of these videos – and the same song kept popping up.
This song hit me deep – it melted my soul. This breathtakingly beautiful song is called “Sailing” released in 1979 by the American Artist, Christopher Cross and the album cover is a PINK FLAMINGO. The song “Sailing” won three grammy awards in 1980.
Everything about this song is magnetic – it speaks to me in a different way, and the lyrics are so special.
The song is about producing creative art and using the theme of “Sailing” to symbolise the magical creative flow feeling us artists experience when lost in the imaginative process. It’s pure genius. Here is the link to what Christopher says about it on his website.
Today, this beautiful song has crossed paths with you – maybe for a reason!
Below is a Youtube video of Christopher Cross and his wonderful band singing “Sailing“. I’ve also added the meaningful lyrics, so you can sing along.
Sailing by Christopher Cross –
Song Lyrics [source: LyricFind]
Well, it’s not far down to paradise
At least it’s not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me
It’s not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me
Sailing
Takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
Soon I will be free
Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I’m sailing
All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won’t you believe me?
Sailing
Takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
Well, it’s not far back to sanity
At least it’s not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, really, believe me
Sailing
Takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
Source: LyricFind
So what does this all mean?
Read the lyrics from this captivating song and draw your own personal meanings from them.
My favourite lines from the song…
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, really, believe me
The magic is not in the blank canvas, the miracle is in YOU – living and breathing, waiting to be ignited.
Head over to Christopher’s website and support his talents – www.christophercross.com
In the meantime, I’m going to use the power of my imaginative heart to ignite specialness onto the blank canvas and connect to an “out of this world” experience.
When are you going sailing my friend?
Love Clarabelle
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